Long Creek Elementary vs North Mecklenburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Creek Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
North Mecklenburg High School
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,854 students
| Measure | Long Creek Elementary Huntersville, North Carolina | North Mecklenburg High School Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,457 | #366 of 528 |
| National rank | #40781 of 50,301 | #13120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,854 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Huntersville | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Mecklenburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 26.4).
- •North Mecklenburg High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •North Mecklenburg High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •North Mecklenburg High School is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 527.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Long Creek Elementary better than North Mecklenburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Mecklenburg High School ranks higher (31.0 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Long Creek Elementary and North Mecklenburg High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Huntersville and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Creek Elementary: 527. North Mecklenburg High School: 1,854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Creek Elementary and North Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
Long Creek Elementary is 904th of 1,457 and North Mecklenburg High School is 366th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).